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Have you ever felt like your business is stagnant, or you feel in a slump? I know I have. This is why I want to share 4 steps and 8 ideas with you today on how to revitalize your freelance business and career next time you feel like you are in a slump or in a famine period.
Important things mentioned in this episode:
- How to maximize your business based on your current situation
- Tips to increase productivity and profitability by increasing your costs
- How to increase your profitability with self-care
- 8 strategies to plan something new for your business and increase work satisfaction and income
Important links mentioned in this episode:
- Episode 42: How to Smooth Out the Feast and Famine Cycle for Freelance Translators
- Episode 95: How to Best Manage Fluctuating Workloads and Rates – Interview with Marek Buchtel
Part of these tips come from a free handout from the international freelancer’s academy. The e-book is “11 Turnaround Ways to Revitalize Your Solo Business. These activities are great to implement when you feel like you are in a slump, or even when you are in a famine cycle. Pick one or two and go from there, and make sure you carve out time to take care of yourself. I know how important this is and I know I am more productive and creative when I take care of myself.
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